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# Paola Pivi (b. 1971)

## What is Paola Pivi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Paola Pivi at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,118 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,165–$44,450, n=5). The auction record is $99,773 for What is my name (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is my name, 2007 | Sculpture | $99,773 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (pearls), 2001 | Installation | $80,289 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Untitled (white plastic beads and thread on wood panel) | White plastic beads and thread on wood panel | $57,850 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Mama no more diapers, please, 2013 | Urethane, plastic, feathers | $56,899 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Mama no more diapers, please | — | $56,899 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (zebras) | Cartes-de-visite | $56,415 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled (beads and string on panel), 2001 | Beads and string on panel | $51,154 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (pearls) (salt), 2014 | Natural pearls on canvas on board | $44,450 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (pearls), 2003 | Plexiglass beads on thread on wooden panel | $43,883 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | Senza titolo (struzzi), 1971 | 'UNTITLED (OSTRICHES)'; PHOTOGRAPH PRINT | $38,088 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $32,512 |
| Paintings | 15 | $32,500 |
| Other | 12 | $9,686 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $33,429 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $30,570 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,024 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paola Pivi is an Italian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $27,993.

A work by Paola Pivi sold in 2026 for $51,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Paola Pivi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paola Pivi work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paola Pivi work is $27,993.

The median Paola Pivi painting sells for $28,640 across 11 lots.

The median Paola Pivi photograph sells for $17,720 across 8 lots.

The median Paola Pivi sculpture sells for $19,334 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $33,429 | $33,429 | — | 2017-03-10 |
| Paintings | 12 | $28,640 | $44,450 | 91.7% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,578 | $2,992 | 66.7% | 2019-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $19,334 | $56,899 | 71.4% | 2025-05-14 |
| Photography | 10 | $17,720 | $56,415 | 80% | 2026-10-14 |

Paola Pivi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $33,429. Paintings (12 lots) median $28,640, record $44,450.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $14,798–$33,020 | $32,774 | $44,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $27,702–$31,535 | $28,474 | $43,883 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,617–$34,183 | $17,720 | $56,415 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $56,899 |
| Photography | 2013 | $56,415 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,450 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $43,883 |
| Photography | 2006 | $38,088 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $33,429 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $27,993 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,992 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Paola Pivi worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paola Pivi work is $27,993. The median Paola Pivi painting sells for $28,640 across 11 lots. The median Paola Pivi photograph sells for $17,720 across 8 lots. The median Paola Pivi sculpture sells for $19,334 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Paola Pivi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paola Pivi painting is $28,640.

### What is Paola Pivi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paola Pivi painting is $44,450.

### What is Paola Pivi's auction record?

Paola Pivi's auction record is $99,773, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paola Pivi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paola-pivi (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.